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AJ16 RCU

2016 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,053 mi
Last recorded33,053 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Up29,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 RCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 33,053 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 31,387 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 31,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165 - 70 x 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 28,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 25,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 21,000 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 17,654 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 13,753 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 9,108 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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AJ16 RCU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 29,879 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ16 RCU registered?

AJ16 RCU is a 2016 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 5 July 2016.

Is AJ16 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 RCU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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